11 Comprehensive Marketing Strategies, From Planning To Lead Generation. By Jason Delfos, President & Founder of Mad Group Consulting, Inc. IT’S TIME TO MOVE ABOVE THE NOISE. Every year more competitors come into your space and make your marketing efforts more difficult. There is simply an overwhelming amount of noise in advertising and marketing. It’s too easy to be invisible, obscure, and even forgettable. Since most businesses can spend no more than 5% of their gross sales on marketing, it’s important to spend this budget wisely with a well-planned tactical approach. As you read through this step-by-step guide to marketing your business, you will notice …

The value of good writing goes unnoticed until it doesn’t. In other words, you could read a million perfect memos and never really pay attention to the writing. Once that horrible memo is sent out, though, you can’t take it back. Bad writing is as embarrassing as it is difficult to follow. It doesn’t stop there, though. Good copywriting can have invisible effects that ripple all throughout your business. We’ll talk more about that idea in this article, hopefully giving you a greater appreciation for the copywriter in your office. The Importance of Good Copywriting Our example of the memo might be a little bit …

Digital ad revenue reached nearly $100 billion last year. If you’re wondering why, it’s because digital advertising works. Even though tradition formats are still seeing use, the digital world is where it is at for businesses big and small. But knowing exactly how digital advertising can help you is important. And if you don’t know how it can help, then you might use it for the wrong reasons. Lucky for you, this article is going to break down exactly how you can use it to your advantage. After reading, you should be ready to be an advertising expert. Read on to learn more! Low-Cost Advertising …

Video is taking over more and more of our Internet time. According to the Digital Marketing Institute, the average person watches 1.5 hours of video every day. That’s good news for marketers. In the same survey, 76% of marketers reported that video helped them increase sales for their companies. Video can do the same for your company. Here are just some of the top video marketing trends you can take advantage of today that will help turn 2019 into your most successful digital marketing year yet. First, we’ll look at some of the types of videos you can create for your company. Then we’ll look at how …

You know that creating a strong branding strategy is just as crucial as making superior products or offering the most efficient and effective services possible.  You want to make sure that the content you create, no matter its goal, is consistent with who you are as a company.  But when it comes to understanding how to actually find your brand voice?  You’re just not sure where you should start.  Brand marketing and development is just too important to get wrong. Keep on reading this post to create a consistent, strong, and engaging brand voice for your company. 1. Remember Why You Started The first step in …

By Lane Harbin | Guest Writer As an email marketer, you know that email database decay is an unavoidable part of your job description. This is why you likely spend a significant amount of time on growing your email list. However, building your list doesn’t have to be such a challenge. You don’t need to work hard—you just need to work smart. With the right planning and implementation of the various ways you can grow your email list, you will definitely see results. Here are three of the best strategies for you. 1. Encourage Existing Subscribers To Share Your Content Social media is a useful …

As a business owner, you know you need to “build your brand.” You also need to get your company’s name in front of more people so they know what you do. Are those the same thing? Is there any difference between your brand and your company? The truth is there is a lot to your company besides your brand. However, it’s unquestionable that your branding is the most public face of your business. Here’s what you need to know about your brand vs company, and how to handle both! Your Company: The People Who Work With You Your company is much more than an image …

We know that the phrase “content is king” has become a cliche in business and marketing companies. But there’s a reason why content has become so important for modern marketing and business development. Online ads that are written just the right way can help you attract new customers. Having the right content on your website can help improve your rankings in search engines. Do you want to create effective content for your business? You’ve come to the right place. When you follow our copywriting tips you’ll be creating content that produces results. 7 Essential Copywriting Tips You may not have aced English or know much about …

Digital marketing isn’t just about dropping a tweet or sending an email. Understanding how you can attract and communicate with customers, clients, audiences involves staying ahead of new and exciting technological developments in the industry. But are you too busy running your business to know what the latest digital marketing trends are for 2019? If you are, don’t worry–here are the top 5 trends in digital marketing to look out for this year. 1. Chatbots and AI Are Going Mainstream You could spend every hour of your working day answering questions for your customers, but is that a good use of your time? If you’re hiring …

In 2018, the millennial generation had the most buying power of any generation in the United States. As a brand, being able to attract millennial consumers is an essential element for long-term success. Millennials are specific when it comes to what they want from brands. Traditional marketing efforts or having the lowest prices is not enough to win over customers from the millennial generation. They expect more out of the businesses where they are going to spend their money. Knowing how to market to millennials is an art, but there are a few key ways that you can get your brand on board. You need …

As small businesses across San Diego are slated to spend around $75,000 this year on digital marketing, there are smarter ways to spend that money than others. With the right digital content strategy in play, every dollar gets stretched as far as possible. If your digital content has a lot of depth to it, you’ll ensure that the hits you get translate to real visits and real dollars. Here are four ways to revitalize the digital content strategy at your business this year. 1. Do Your Research When putting together your digital content strategy, start by looking at where the market is currently. When you …

Compared to only 5% in 2005, these days 7 in 10 Americans are active on social media.  If your small business in San Diego does not have the social media attention it needs, you could be missing out on sales.  Although promoting on social media might seem scary, with only a few tips you can begin to see the difference.  We put together some pro social networking tips to help you make it happen. 1. Start by Laying Out the Objectives As a small business in San Diego, your social media success in the local market depends on how well you promote your accounts.  Before …

Are you new to the competitive world of online sales? Is your small business having a bit of trouble finding its audience? Online sales are worth almost $500 billion each year, and growing. Carving out an online identity is well worth the effort. If you’re new to online marketing, you might be wondering where to begin. If you’re looking to focus more attention on your brand, this article’s for you. We’ll give you the inside scoop about product branding. We’ll also help you find a local branding agency that will help you crush the competition. What Is a Brand? Every company has a brand, but …

As a responsible business owner, you know how important marketing is to sell your products or services. It’s one thing to have something consumers really need or want. The question, though, is whether or not they know of your actual business. That’s where marketing comes into play. Marketing and sales have been practiced as long as trading itself. Over time, marketing strategies have developed into complex plans, but they work. If you are looking to develop real profits from your startup business, you need to make the most of marketing avenues available to you. A big part of any successful marketing strategy is a well-developed …

Over the past decade, the Internet has become one of the most powerful tools for entrepreneurs. In fact, there are companies that provide products and services solely over the Internet. Regardless of what industry you’re in or what you offer your customers, you need to take the Internet seriously when it comes to marketing. More specifically, you need to take advantage of social media. As of 2018, approximately 77 percent of Americans have a social media profile. This means that you forego thousands (or even millions) of dollars in business if you don’t up your brand’s social media game. Not sure where to start? Don’t …